Sunshine Cathedral is a diff erent kind of church where the past is past and the future has infi nite possibilities.

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Service of The Word Announcements

&Welcoming Guests

December 31st, 2017

The Call to Worship (Psalm 118)This is the day our God has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Please rise as you are able. Opening Affirmation

Sunshine Cathedral is a diff erent kind of church where the past is past and the future has infi nite possibilities.

The Processional Hymn

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel O come, O come, Emmanuel, and with your

captive children dwell. Give comfort to all exiles here, and to the aching heart bid cheer. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come within as Love to dwell.

O come, you Splendor very bright, as joy that never yields to might. O come and turn all hearts to peace, that greed and war at last shall cease. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come within as Truth to dwell.

O come, you Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by your presence here. And dawn in every broken soul as vision that can see the whole. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come within as Light to dwell.

O come you Wisdom from on high, from depths that hide within a sigh, to temper knowledge with our care, to render every act a prayer. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come within as Hope to dwell.

AdorationDeacon: (+) Blessed be God: our creator, redeemer, and sustainer. Congregation: And blessed is God’s kin-dom, now and forever. Amen.

Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, Gloria, alleluia, alleluia!

Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest! Glory to God, glory to God, alleluia, alleluia!

Please be seated.

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The Apostle Paul wrote to the Galatians (4.7):“You are no longer in bondage; you are a child of

God, and as God’s child you are also an heir.”

In these human words, God’s voice is heard.Thanks be to God.

Abdul Kalam wrote:“As a child of God, I am greater than anything that

can happen to me.”

In these human words, God’s voice is heard.Thanks be to God.

Please rise as you are able.Gradual

A Reading from the Gospel According to Luke (1.11-24, 39 - 40)

“When the time came for their purifi cation according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Holy One (as it is written…’Every fi rstborn male shall be dedicated to the Holy One’), and they off ered a sacrifi ce according to what is [required by the tradition], “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” When they had fi nished everything required…they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, fi lled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.”

In these human words, God’s voice is heard.Thanks be to God.

Response Same as Gradual.

Please be seated.

The Anthem The WindBy Robert Louis Stevenson and Mary Donnelly

Homily Rev Dr Robert Griffin

Choral Invitation to PrayerPlease rise as you are able.

The Sign of Peace We Greet

Tithes & OfferingsStewardship Thought

“Give ‘til it helps.” Anonymous

The Offering BlessingGenerous God, we gladly give from the heart to

support the work of this anointed ministry. Please bless every gift and every giver. Amen.

Offertory Music The Spanish Dance no 5By Enrique Granados - Performed By Isidora Jovanovic

Doxology Rise as you are able.

Praise God the Love we all may share; praise the God the Beauty everywhere.

Praise God the Hope of good to be; praise God the Truth that makes us free. Amen.

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We Remember

Service of Holy Communion

Eucharistic Intentions

Our Shared Witness (by Durrell Watkins, based on the Apostles’ Creed)

Deacon: Let us affi rm the gospel message.

Congregation: “I believe in God, the Good, and in the message and mission of God’s anointed prophet, Jesus the Wayshower who was born of Mary, suff ered under Pontius Pilate, was executed for empowering the powerless and restoring the dignity of the marginalized, and yet he lives in our hearts and ministry. I believe in the omnipresent power of divine Love, in the Blessed Community, in the sacred value of all people, and in life without end. Amen.”

Praying the CommandmentsClergy: Hear the Commandments of God – Worship nothing other than the omnipresent, eternal God. Do not try to confi ne God to any image. Do not use God’s name in hurtful or hateful ways. Remember a day each week for worship and renewal. Honor your elders. Do not murder. Do not break sacred vows. Do not steal. Do not bear false witness against anyone. Do not begrudge whatever good fortune your neighbor may enjoy. But remember, the Apostle Paul said that love is the fulfi llment of the law. Another New Testament writer said God is love and whoever lives in love lives in God and God lives in them. And Jesus, quoting the Torah, said that scripture could be boiled down to just this: loving God and loving our neighbors as ourselves. We keep the commandments when we live in love.

Congregation: Dear God, please fi ll our hearts with your healing love. Amen.

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Intercessions There is only one Presence and one Power in the universe and in me - God, the good, God, the good, God, the good omnipotent.

Deacon: Let us pray for our loved ones, our neighbors, our leaders, our nation, the community of nations, those who feel poor or unsafe or unwell, for our church, and for all who have been entrusted to the care of our prayers.

Congregation: May they be filled with loving-kindness; may they be well. May they be peaceful and at ease; and may they be happy.

Deacon: And let us affirm blessings for our lives.

Congregation: There is good for us and we ought to have it.

Deacon: Let us remember our loved ones who have died (+).

Congregation: To God, all are alive.

Deacon: And with people all over the world we pray…

Congregation: May peace prevail on earth.

Deacon: Joining hands and hearts together, let us continue praying as Jesus taught us…

Model PrayerCreator, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy names. Thy kin-dom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kin-dom, and the power, and the glory forever, Amen.

Please be seated.

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Connection TimePlease join us next door for coff ee in the social hall located on the 1st fl oor of the John Graves building.

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Prayer of Protection Rise as you are able.

The Benediction

The Recessional Song This Little Light of Mine

Our worship has ended. Let our service begin!Thanks be to God!

Sursum CordaClergy: Lift up your hearts!Congregation: We lift them up to you, for in your presence it is right to do.Clergy: Lift up your hearts!Congregation: In joy together laud, we lift them up, we lift them up to God.

Clergy: It is right and good and a joyful thing everywhere and at all times to offer praise and worship. Therefore, joining with souls of every age, we continue our praise in song.

SanctusAdeste, fi deles, laeti triumphantes;

venite, venite in Bethlehem. Natum videte Regem angelorum.

Venite adoremus, venite adoremus, venite adoremus, Dominum.

The Lord’s SupperJesus took the bread, daily gift of God, formed of wheat and sweat and toil, sun, rain, and sod. In our hands we take gifts of bread and wine, gathered from the fi elds of earth, signs of love divine.

Jesus blessed the bread, thanked the God of grace, thanked the One who made all worlds, all time, all space. Blessing, honor, praise, all to God belong. Let us lift our hearts to God in a thankful song.

Jesus broke the bread; then he poured the wine, broken body, life poured out, God gives as sign. Weak, afraid, and lost: that is when we’re healed. In our human brokenness: there God is revealed.

Jesus gives the bread at our table still, gives the cup to those who seek God’s loving will. Let us go in peace; let us freely give, sharing love with all the world daily as we live.

Invitation to CommunionOne Bread We Bless and Share

Prayer of Thanksgiving

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SunBurst NewsSunBurst NewsNew Year’s Eve

Got plans for New Year’s Eve? Now you do! After a sold out show this past February, Pam Ann returns to the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale with a special New Years Eve show for South Florida: “NYE Flight 2018”. Get tix at https://pamann.ticketleap.com/

First ThursdaysJoin us the fi rst Thursday of every month beginning

January 4, 2018. First Thursday is a service of Evening Prayer followed by a FREE soup and bread supper. Prayer is from 6 pm to 6:15 and dinner is any time you show up from 6:15 pm to 8 pm. We really would love to have you pray with us at 6, but whether you join us for prayer or not, Soup’s on just for you. Need a bite on the way to (or after) A Course in Miracles, before a 12 step meeting, on your way to choir practice? Or, maybe you just want to gather with the faithful one more time for prayer and refl ection? Then First Thursdays are something you will love! Join us for prayer and food (feeding soul and body) the fi rst Thursday of every month. And remember, the meal is simple but it’s also FREE. Everyone is welcome.

The Magic of BelievingA class off ered by Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins (for free) on

Saturday, January 6 from 9 am to Noon. Read “The Magic of Believing” by Claude Bristol (available from Amazon and other online retailers) before January 6, come to the class at 9 am on January 6 and learn about the power of belief. Those who wish to receive credit for the course will be asked to pay $10 and write a short paper, but those who don’t want to apply the course to a certifi cate program (and therefore will not need credit) can just read and participate for free. Free learning…what could be better?

Community Office HoursSomething New in 2018 – Every Thursday in 2018 a

pastor will be available to you closer to the gayborhood. For two hours on Thursday mornings a pastor (they will rotate) will be available at Warsaw Coff ee on 13th Street in Fort Lauderdale (Wilton Manors adjacent) for you just to drop by and chat. We’re not starting until the New Year, but keep in mind, in 2018, if you live north of Sunshine Cathedral you won’t have to drive as far to see a pastor…at least one day during the week.

A Star-studded Season at Sunshine CathedralGuess what entertainment luminaries are coming

to Sunshine Cathedral January - March 2018: Jackie Hoff man, Randy Rainbow, Coco Peru, John Waters, Dixie Longate, and Miss Richfi eld 1981. Tix are already available at https://www.outlandishfl .com/

A Course in MiraclesA miracle is a change of perception from fear to love.

ACIM is a path to peaceful and joyful living and a means of spiritual healing through forgiveness, love, and positive thinking. To learn more about ACIM join the group that meets every Thursday at 6:30 pm. Reverends Nancy Davis and Margarita Rodriguez facilitate the group.

Annual Congregational MeetingAll members are encouraged to attend the annual

congregational meeting after the second worship service on January 21. It should take less than an hour, be informative, and help build excitement for a new year of ministry.

Pillars EventThe Sunshine Cathedral Foundation invites you to a

Pillars event following the Congregational meeting on January 21. Learn what Pillars are, how very important they are to the future of Sunshine Cathedral, and how easily you can become one. The Pillar Society is our planned giving program. Join us for a catered luncheon after the Congregational Meeting on January 21. Those who are Pillars are encouraged to attend as well as those who are not yet Pillars but who would like to be.

2018 Florida AIDS Walk The Florida AIDS Walk is scheduled for Sunday, March

18, 2018. This year, Team Sunshine Cathedral will be walking with and for Team SunServe. SunServe provides social services outreach to all people with a special emphasis on LGBTQ youth, seniors, and people living with HIV. And every dollar that SunServe raises through the Florida AIDS Walk is returned to them along with a dollar-for-dollar match through the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. To register for the Florida AIDS Walk, please go to Team SunServe’s home page at http://fl oridaaidswalk.donordrive.com. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Anne at 954-462-2004 ext. 208 or anne@sunshinecathedral.

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Sunshine Cathedral 2018 Civil Rights Bus TourApril 3 – 7, 2018, we will be visiting Jackson (MS),

Birmingham (AL), Memphis (TN), Little Rock (AR), and New Orleans (LA) – with two nights in the Big Easy! Hotels (4 nights, double occupancy), bus travel, venues, and two meals (including authentic Memphis BBQ) are all included in the price ($780 pp). Non-refundable $250 deposit due by January 20, 2018. Tour begins in New Orleans (transportation to and from N.O. not included). More info is available at SunshineCathedral.org.

Daisy TroopGirl Scout Daisy Troop 12519 now meets the fi rst and

third Thursdays of each month at Sunshine Cathedral in Room #8 (Graham/Fasana Center above the Chapel) from 6 pm to 8 pm. It’s for girls 5 to 7 years old (Kindergarten and First grade).

The Samaritan Institute (TSI) NewsBack to Basics: A Samaritan Institute Series

BTB is a series of four 1-day workshops. People are asked to read a book before the workshop, to spend 3 hours during the workshop discussing the ideas of the book, and then those who want Samaritan Institute credit will be asked to write a short refl ection paper after the workshop. Anyone can take one, a few, or all of the workshops. Those who take all four workshops for credit will be awarded a Certifi cate of Positive Spirituality. The CPS will be a prerequisite for those who wish to pursue training as a Sunshine Cathedral Prayer Chaplain as well as those who wish to pursue training as a New Thought community minister.

The BTB workshops are named for the books that each will be based on: The Magic of Believing (Jan 6, 9 am – Noon; book by Claude Bristol), The Power of Positive Thinking (Feb 3, 9 am – Noon; book by Norman Vincent Peale), The Healing Light (Mar 3, 9 am – Noon; book by Agnes Sanford), and Shift Happens (Apr 14, 9 am – Noon, book by Robert Holden). Those “auditing” the workshops (participating but not wishing to earn credit) can do so at no cost. Those taking the workshops for credit will be asked to give $10 per workshop. Let’s get Back to Basics and embrace the simple and beautiful power of positive spirituality.

TSI at SC Offers Prayer Chaplain TrainingSpend 2018 training to become a certifi ed Sunshine

Cathedral Prayer Chaplain. The 12 reading courses involve reading a text, attending a monthly meeting to discuss the texts, and writing refl ection papers. The cost is only $10 per meeting ($120 for the year). Chaplain trainees will pray weekly for all who are on the Cathedral prayer list. Once certifi ed at the end of the training, chaplains will be available to pray with people individually upon request. The Back to Basics series is the fi rst third of the Prayer Chaplain training. Sunshine Cathedral Prayer Chaplains will be eligible to be certifi ed as Divine Science Practitioners (no additional coursework will be required).

New Thought Community Minister TrainingThe Samaritan Institute at Sunshine Cathedral is

launching a new 2 year minister training program. This is not for the training of pastors or institutional chaplains (for that, one would need to pursue a Master of Divinity degree from a seminary such as Chicago Theological Seminary or Earlham School of Religion). New Thought Community Ministers will be available to do weddings, home blessings, prayer work, memorials, off er spiritual guidance, and teach religious education courses. The program consists of completing the Prayer Chaplain year long course which will be followed by a second year of prescribed coursework to complete the preparation for ordination as a New Thought community minister. SC New Thought Community Ministers will be licensed as Divine Science ministers.

TSI DegreesThe Samaritan Institute will still offer Florida state

approved religious degrees. The Bachelor of Ministry and Master of Religious Studies degrees are off ered. The B.Min. (120 credits) can be earned by means of portfolio assessment, transfer credits, and TSI courses. The M.R.S. (30 credits) can be earned by means of transfer credits and TSI courses only. For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins (durrell@sunshinecathedral.net).

A Free Course: Divine Science: Its Principle & Practice

The Samaritan Institute is off ering FREE credit for the following course. To receive credit you must tell Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins that you are taking the course (there will be discussion with Rev. Durrell at the end of the course), and you must be present for the entire session of each of the 12 teleconference meetings.

DS: Its Principle & Practice is the foundational course and text for all further Divine Science studies.

Space is limited, so register for the study at DSFI@me.com ASAP.

This Divine Science Teleconference Book Study is led by Rev. Rita Caiazza, January 22 through April 9, 2018. Monday evenings at 7:30 PM (EST) - Plan on 1 to 1 ½ hours per class call. Group discussion will center on the opening and closing questions posed in each chapter of the text. In preparation for each Monday evening call read and meditate on the scheduled chapter.

Study Group members are invited to purchase the book Divine Science Its Principle and Practice from DSFI (divinesciencefederation.org) at a discount - $10 including s/h. This study course is off ered at no charge. Email for details and to register: dsfi @me.com.

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CCIV ContinuesVisit website to donate a seat - $553.00

S H P MPlease hold these in the power of loving prayer:

Let us pray for: “Affi rm your good. You do not have to beg God to do

something.” (Emmet Fox) We pray for the following ~ RB; Bill; Sandy; Deborah

and Daniel; Jody P.; Dan; Marion; David; Joy; Sara; Adrianne; Jacqueline; GLF; Susan; Walt G.; Ed; Diane; Allen C.; Heidi C.; Cherry M.; Shelly; Wanda; all those mourning the loss of David; Bob; Jerry; Bill; Barbara; CJ; Maria; Joyce; Scott; Mary; Maddy; Suzanne; Kira Joelle N.;Mama Tullo; Jack; Cindy & Richard; Carol B.; Carrie B.; Grace T.; Emma; John M.; Jarrett; Tony; Jean M.; Gene A.; Troy P.; the Global Justice Institute; the Sunshine Cathedral; the elderly; the lonely; all who struggle with depression; the LGBT community; those in war zones; those who lack adequate food, shelter, or medical care; civil liberties in the US and beyond; wisdom and guidance for the leaders of the world; and for peace in the world.

Dear God, we wish each of these who have been committed to the care of our prayers: peace of mind, daily joy, comfort wherever it is needed, wisdom, divine guidance, and an inward assurance that come what may, each of us is forever held in the Love that you are. Amen.

Sunshine Cathedral Financial InformationFinancial reports and board min-

utes are published at www.sun-shinecathedral.org From the home page, click on “About Us” “Mission Possible” and “Financial and Admin-istrative News”

The Sunshine Cathedral Board meets monthly on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in room 8. The Financial Health Team meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the Executive Minister’s offi ce. Both meetings are open to the public.

Financial Data Snapshot from 12/24/2017 Generosity Income Needed $10,405.87

Generosity Income Received $7,578.50Our Abundance and/or Need --$2,827.37

Per Capita Giving $22.45

Worship Services 717Online Virtual Resourcing 11,001

T G Text to Give; it’s easy. Just text 954.399.7333 and

in the message put in the amount you wish to give. You will immediately be sent a link for you to set up your secure Text to Give account. Once you fi ll it out, your donation will be processed.

C A : 816I : $6,434.00

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Ad PlacementSunshine Cathedral off ers ad placement in our weeky publication, SunBurst as well as online through our website.

For more information please contact Rev Kevin Tisdol at Kevin@SunshineCathedral.net

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Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Two Sunday morning services9:00 (ASL interpreted) 10:30

Sunday 5:00 in Second Life

1480 SW 9th AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33315

954.462.2004

www.sunshinecathedral.org

Two Sunday morning services9:00 (ASL interpreted) 10:30

Sunday 5:00 in Second Life

1480 SW 9th AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33315

954.462.2004

www.sunshinecathedral.org

Monthly Collection Programs1st Sunday - Loaves & Fishes: Food Collection

3rd Sunday - Clothing Collection (For BG Hospital & Homeless)

Due to limited storage space, please bring items on designated Sundays only.

The Cathedral Staff Sunshine Cathedral Staff and Boards Leadership

Executive Leadership TeamRev. Dr. Durrell Watkins, Senior Minister

Rev. Dr. Robert Griffi n, Executive MinisterRev. Anne Atwell, Minister of ConnectionsRev. Ty Bradley, Social Justice Minister

Rev. Kevin Tisdol, Director of Lay & Volunteer MinistriesMrs. Sara Burns, Co-Director of Worship Arts & Vocalist

Ms. Barbara Ramcharitar, Co-Director of Worship Arts & Organist

Artists-in-ResidenceTara Sperry, Vocalist

Isidora Jovanavic & Edwin Niemann, PianistsPaul Phillips, Bassist

Teresa Flores, PercussionistGary Lane, Assistant Organist

Sam Miller, Videographer

FacilitiesKurt Litzenberger, Facilities Manager

Support Ministries LeadersDeacon Michael Karban, Minister of the Chancel

Deacon Ed Huckemeyer, Minister of Pastoral CareRev. Dr. BK Hipsher, Virtual Church Chaplain

Rev. Margarita Rodriguez, Minister of Spiritual CompanionshipRev. Nancy Davis, Teaching Associate

Deacon Jean Johnson, Community ChaplainRev. Marian Cavagnaro, Hospice Chaplain

Rev. Ren Bell, Hospice ChaplainDeacon Lydya Chapman, Women’s Ministries

Deacon CJ AshtonMike Mancuso, Usher Team Leader

Trevor Stewart, Bookkeeper

ConsultantRev. Elder Don Eastman, Systems & Leadership

Position of HonorRt. Rev. Grant Lynn Ford, Senior Minister Emeritus

Offi cers of Sunshine Cathedral Board of DirectorsDennis McWilliams-Ramos, Chair; Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins,

Vice-Chair; BR Rhoads, Treasurer; Mary Fedoration, Secretary

Chair of Sunshine Cathedral FoundationDr. Keith Muller

Progressive DiningWe invite you to join Sunshine Cathedral in our Progressive Dining

OutreachThese dining opportunities are a great way to connect with family, friends or church members while enjoying a meal together. Also, when you dine at one of the venues on the designated day, Sunshine Cathedral will receive a percentage of your check as part of our community fundraising eff orts.

Flash Fire Pizza2nd Tuesday of each month:

Location: 2949 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330610% of your check returns to Sunshine Cathedral

California Pizza Kitchen3rd Wednesday of each month:

Location: 2301 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 3330520% of your check returns to Sunshine Cathedral

Sunshine Cathedral is not liable for any vehicle incident, including acts of nature, while attending any events.